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Exploitation Becomes a Problem (1920's)
"Deforestation in the Amazon was not a problem until 1920" https://www.arcgis.com -
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Deforestation of Amazon over the last 100 years
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Cattle ranching
"Cattle ranching is another cause of deforestation that is not new to the people of the region." -
Government problems
"Brazil’s struggles with a colonial history, government, industry, and poverty have been a constant battle for its people." -
Clearing and Logging of rainforest in the Amazon
19% of it's total surface area has been cleared in the Amazon since 1970. -
Trans Amazon Higway
Construction of the Trans-Amazonian highway began. -
he Belo Monte Dam
Construction of the Belo Monte dam is currently a very controversial topic in Brazil. -
Major fires
The Amazon suffered huge fires and loss of trees
